On October 16, 2026, emergency power outages were implemented in Kyiv and Lutsk due to enemy attacks on energy facilities. According to DTEK, the scheduled outages are not in effect, and electricity is promised to be restored within a day.
Consequences of Attacks on Energy Facilities
As a result of the night attacks that occurred in several regions of Ukraine, serious damage and injuries have been reported. In particular:
- Cherkasy Region: five people were injured, and fires broke out at three locations in Uman.
- Kyiv: the city was shelled twice during the evening and night, resulting in fires in a private house and outbuildings.
- Rivne Region: civilian infrastructure, including residential areas, was damaged.
- Volyn Region: about 20 reactive Shaheds attacked, leaving 370,000 people without electricity. In Manevychi, a private enterprise was damaged, two people were injured, and the fate of five others is unknown.
- Ternopil Region: a production facility in Chortkiv was damaged due to the night attack.
- Zaporizhzhia: a drone struck a private enterprise.
Situation in Lutsk
Lutsk has been left without electricity and water supply due to the Russian strike. Public transport in the city is not operating, complicating residents' movement. Local authorities are working on restoring electricity and water supply.